4 words: Just. Fucking. Do it.
I don't use to-do lists. I don't use a productivity system. They don't work.
And I know they don't work for millions of other people. If you're one of them, don't fret. You're not alone.
You know what does work?
When there's something you have to get done, do it.
When you need to exercise, exercise.
When you need to make dinner, make dinner.
When you need to go shopping, go shopping.
When you need to floss your teeth (daily!), floss your teeth.
When you need to go to the doctor, start eating a better diet. Then go to the doctor.
When you need to call someone, call them.
When you need to send an e-mail, send it.
When you need to write a blog post, write a blog post.
When you need to write a thank you card, write a thank you card.
When you need to practice, practice.
When you need to have a difficult conversation with a friend/business partner/significant other, have that conversation.
Stop making excuses.
Stop searching for a productivity system that will "magically" make it all work for you.
Just. Fucking. Do it.
Whatever it is.
More? Kill your to do list and focus on one thing at a time.
More, more? Just fucking write.